Fabrication of acrylic tank hardware for HLS GTA slosh test
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) / NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) intends to award a sole source contract for the Fabrication of acrylic tank hardware for HLS GTA slosh test. This notice serves as an intent to award to BOSTON PLASTICS MANUFACTURING INC DBA POLYFAB, but also invites other interested organizations to submit their capabilities. Responses are due May 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the manufacture of acrylic test tank parts, specifically one tank barrel, one tank dome 1, and one tank dome 2a. The parts must be fabricated according to Government Furnished Information (CAD models in STEP file format) and feature a clear, polished interior and exterior for visualization. The vendor's standard inspection process for tolerance verification is acceptable. Lift/handling hardware, as defined in the GFI, will be added to each tank part. The task may involve rough cutting, gluing, milling, deburring, polishing, inspection, cleaning, and heat setting inserts.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Solicitation)
- Authority: FAR 12.102(a)
- Intended Awardee: BOSTON PLASTICS MANUFACTURING INC DBA POLYFAB
- Period of Performance: 8-12 weeks
- Place of Performance: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), Huntsville, AL 35812
- NAICS Code: 326199 (All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- Response Due: May 22, 2026, 8:00 a.m. Central Standard Time
- Published: May 18, 2026
Additional Notes
This is not a Request for Quotes, and price offers will not be reviewed at this time. Interested organizations must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the identified point of contact. The Government will evaluate these submissions to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. A decision not to compete is solely at the Government's discretion. The NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable.